Watch these short video clips from PBS Learning about the

Last updated: 7/9/2022

Watch these short video clips from PBS Learning about the arctic and desert environments. Answer the following questions and complete the required drawing. 1. Describe the arctic biome in complete sentences. Choose one organism that lives there and describe the adaptations (physical, behavioral) that they have that allows them to be successful in this environment. 2. Describe the desert biome in complete sentences. Choose one organism that lives there and describe the adaptations (physical, behavioral) that they have that allows them to be successful in that environment. 3. "Adapt" an Antelope Ground Squirrel as featured in the desert video to the arctic environment. Describe what changes would have to be made to allow the squirrel to "move" from the desert to the arctic climate. Propose the physical and/or behavioral adaptations that would need to occur for the squirrel to meet its basic needs, including: (6 pts/ 1 point per adaptation) Finding and eating food Getting water Breathing oxygen Attracting a mate Avoiding predators Protecting itself from the climate/environment